Galectin-1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Galectin-1 (135 aa, ~15 kDa) is encoded by the human LGALS1 gene. This protein may play a role in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions and may regulate apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation.

**Synonyms:** - 14 kDa Laminin-Binding Protein - 14 kDa Lectin - Beta-Galactoside-Binding Lectin L-14-I - Beta-Galactoside-Binding Protein 14kDa - Galaptin - Galectin 1 - LGALS1 - Lactose-Binding Lectin 1 - Putative MAPK-Activating Protein PM12 - S-Lac Lectin 1